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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.84, 805.17 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.84, 805.17 and 152 is: 227.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.84 : 805.17 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.84/805.17 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.84x = 805.17 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.84x = 122,385.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,385.84/536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.97

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